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# Text Ruler

Next to the ‘[Spelling](/song-catalog/editing-lyrics.md)’ button you will find the ‘**Ruler**’ button. Press on the button and a ruler will be displayed in the top section of the TuneSmith screen. The ruler enables you to **set first-line indents** and **margins** for the selected text.

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{% hint style="info" %}
The first-line indent marker is displayed just above while the left and right margin markers are found just below the ruler. Moving a left margin marker will also affect the first-line indent unless the **alt/option key** is being pressed while dragging the markers.
{% endhint %}

In addition you can create one or more tab markers on the ruler to **offset** certain parts of your lyrics such as the **chorus**. 

{% hint style="success" %}
Click anywhere on the ruler with your mouse to **create a new tab** **marker** and drag it sideways to the desired location. Position your **cursor in front of a text** line and **press the tab key** to have the text line jump to the chosen tab position.
{% endhint %}

 Unlike the first-line indent and the margin markers a tab marker can be deleted by selecting it in the ruler and **dragging it downward** with your mouse.